runDisney Survey Poses Interesting Questions

Check your email if you’ve participated in a runDisney event in the past couple of months.

You might find a survey sent out asking some interesting questions.

I can boil it down for you:  would you pay more for unique characters, expo experiences and corral placement.

Oh yeah- they went there.

They also asked about specific race themes and characters you’d like to see.

I’d love to see more Disney characters in Avengers and Star Wars costumes:  YES!

But a Pixar race?  Meh.  Not for me.

I’d be all over a villains themed race, however.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on some of these questions.

What add-ons are you willing to pay a premium for? And what do you wish they would add as far as a new theme for a race.

My first thought is that races like Avengers and Tinker Bell might be looking for new themes.  Since I happen to love BOTH these races and their themes, I’d be giving that a big ol’ stink eye.

Don’t do it, runDisney.

Tink doesn’t seem to be bouncing back from the move to May.  So find a new date.  One that is appealing to mothers (hint- May is TOUGH for moms!).  Avengers simply needs more park time and more characters: the things you run Disney for, right?

This one is interesting.

Two Princess Half Marathons? One on Saturday and one on Sunday?

Or maybe two Wine & Dine events?

Or the easiest might be two Walt Disney World Half Marathons?  Run one on Saturday and run it again on Sunday during the marathon since they share a course?

I don’t know what direction things may be going, but some of these ideas are fascinating. And are sure to cause some drama (hello, Corral A for an extra $50, right?).

I’ve always believed runDisney was more about the experience you could (pay to) have that set is apart from a typical road race.  These questions and possible direction certainly support that claim.

It’s not about the running; it’s about the Disney experience.